Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013
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Summary
Established the Lokpal (federal anti-corruption ombudsman) and required states to appoint Lokayuktas within one year. Covers the Prime Minister, ministers, and MPs with jurisdiction over corruption complaints.
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source Historical Record
Published Wednesday, 1 January 2014
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
UPA II Congress-led UPA
Left Centre Right